A Nonprobability Sampling Technique in Which an Initial Group of Respondents

question 38

Multiple Choice

A nonprobability sampling technique in which an initial group of respondents is selected randomly and subsequent respondents are selected based on the referrals or information provided by the initial respondents is called ________.

• A) quota sampling
• B) snowball sampling
• C) stratified sampling
• D) cluster sampling
• E) respondent sampling

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A unit of measurement for tracking the operational time of machines, crucial in determining efficiency and production costs in manufacturing settings.

Overhead Rate

A calculation used in cost accounting to allocate indirect costs to products or services, typically expressed as a percentage or rate per unit of activity.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated in advance based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs in job-order and process costing systems.